17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.


In Context

14 By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

16 A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

Proverbs 12:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:17[He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:17A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness — deceit.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:17He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.